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He lead his men through the winter at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
What was the French and Indian War?
The French and Indian War was the North American conflict in a larger imperial war between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years' War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended in 1763. It was fought over the control of the Ohio River Valley Region where both powers sought to expand their territory.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
How many members does the Senate have and when do they get elected?
100 Members; Every 6 years
James Madison was called the "Father of the US constitution"
True
He was a Quaker who found the town of Philadelphia and wrote a constitution for the colony that welcomed people of all religious opinions so long as they could live peacefully with their neighbors.
William Penn
The Treaty of Paris of 1763, ended the French and Indian War between Great Britain and France and their respective allies
When was the Boston Tea Party?
December 16, 1773
When is the President elected?
Every 4 years.
George Washingtons men were the first to travel the entire Mississippi River.
False
He was the first person to sail to the New World. He made four voyages to the Americas. He gave the name of San Salvador to the first island he discovered.
Christopher Columbus
What was the Townsend acts?
The Townsend acts were a series of taxes and regulations passed by the British parliament in 1767 and 1768 to help pay for governing the American colonies.
When was the Virginia Plan proposed?
May 29, 1787
How many members does the house of representatives have and when do they get elected
435 Members; Every 6 years
The three brances of government are:
Judicial
Example
Longer
False
He insisted that the powers of the government should be limited to things specifically stated in the Constitution. This belief was called " Strict Constructionism". He established the Democratic Republican Party.
Thomas Jefferson
What was the Virginia Plan?
The Virginia Plan was proposed by James Madison and Edmund Randolph, this plan called for a bicameral (Two- House)Congress with representation based on population. The plan also called for the election of the executive by the people.
When did John Smith land in the New World?
1607
The number of Representatives a state has is based on _____________________
Proportional Representation
Hernando De Soto found the Mississippi River
True
He was an English minister. His community separated from the Anglican Church in England and recollected in Holland. They were a society called the radical religious group. He went on the Mayflower and was a Separatist as opposed to a Puritan.
William Brewster
What was the New Jersey Plan?
The New Jersey Plan was proposed by William Paterson, this plan called for a unicameral (one-house) Congress with equal representation for each state. The plan also called for congress to choose the executive council.
When was Alexander Hamilton George Washingtons aide?
1777
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A document declaring the colonies independence from Great Britain.
Paul Reveres horses name is Britain.
False